1992 Pontiac Trans Sport problems & reliability
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 25 | 33% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 23 | 30% |
| Visibility | 7 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% |
| Seats | 6 | 8% |
| Structure | 6 | 8% |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% |
| Tires | 3 | 4% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I am ase certified in brakes steering and suspension. My 1992 pontiac transport has developed numerous problems. One ( brakes will fail to engage for no apparent reason with vibration in the pedal. Does not do this all the time only frequently. And two. It also will violently start shuttering at speeds of 40 to 60…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Mar 16, 2008
“I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. The failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.”
Seat Belts · filed Apr 22, 2004
“The wiring harness that feeds the windshield wipers, hvac blower motor and other things is melting & shorting out. I find when I look in salvage yards for this item, all the ones that would fit this vehicle are melted in the same way. Therefore, this must be a manufacturers defect and should be replaced. *la”
Electrical System · filed Jan 26, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
Recall Query RQ03003 · opened Jan 8, 2003 · closed Apr 10, 2003
- FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE96002 · opened Jan 5, 1996 · closed Apr 16, 1996
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
Preliminary Evaluation PE94070 · opened Sep 15, 1994 · closed Jan 18, 1995
- APV FUEL LINE FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA92035 · opened Oct 30, 1992 · closed Nov 30, 1993
- APV FIRES
Defect Petition DP92012 · opened Jun 9, 1992 · closed Jun 25, 1992
- APV FUEL LINE FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE92052 · opened Jun 4, 1992 · closed Oct 30, 1992
Technical service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. The 10 most recent:
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt
01880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut g105). *tw
238106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
9573T4001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1995
Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line. *tw
537101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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